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Adoption And Usage Of Web-Based Library Resources And Services: An Investigation Of Icddr,B Library In Bangladesh, Md. Nazim Uddin, M. Al Mamun, Md. Shafiur Rahman

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose – The core purpose of this study is to explore the web-based library services available in icddr,b Library. In addition, this research aims to investigate the adoption and utilisation of subscribed, registered and open access e-resources by the scientists and researchers at icddr,b Library. The existing facilities that influenced smooth usage of web-based information services of icddr,b library have been assessed. The study involved scientists and researchers of icddr,b.

Design/methodology/approach – The study used a mixed-method research design using case study approach. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. An online survey was conducted in June 2017 to ascertain …

Journalism Practice In A Country Facing Division Threats : Newspaper Framing Of Secession Agitations In Nigeria, Somtochukwu Victor Okeke, Ogechi Eucharia Okwumba, Greg H. Ezeah, Gever Verlumun Celestine

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Violent agitations for the secession of South-East from Nigeria is one of the conflict situations that has continued to persist, even after the civil war. The conflict is shredded in political and ethic alignments, thus threatening to drive the country into a second civil war. This study examined media framing of secession agitations pioneered by Indigenous People of Biafra. In doing so, a total of four newspapers- The Vanguard, The Punch, The Guardian and This Day- were content analysed while the study duration was June 1^st 2015 to June 1^st 2018. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used …

Documenting Land-Combustion And Progressive Law Enforcement In Indonesia, Helmi Helmi, Hartati Hartati, Hafrida Hafrida, Indriya Fathni, Harry Setya Setya Nugraha, Johni Najwan

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The right to obtain a good and healthy environment is a constitutional right of citizens expressly regulated in the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. However, this right has not been fully felt due to forest and land burning activities that occur every year in Sumatra and Kalimantan. For this reason, a condition for law enforcement is needed to solve the problem. This study basically answered two questions on how important is progressive law enforcement in burning forests? What is the concept of progressive law enforcement as intended?. Therefore, the findings stated that first, progressive law enforcement on forest-burning …

Utilization Of Statistics For Provision Of Business Information: Implementation Of Α-Sutte Indicator On Provision Of Stock Movement Prediction Information, Nuning Kurniasih, Ansari Saleh Ahmar, Nanik Kurniawati

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Current information services are dealing with big data that is freely accessible. Companies providing information services and products need to develop creativity and innovation to maintain their existence. In this paper, we offer that information specialist can add value to information. The added value is given through an analysis of information that is relevant to user needs. The Research and Development Method can be used to develop a framework for service information products and services, and bridge the gap between the theories studied in higher education and the needs of the industry. α-Sutte Indicator can be used to predict …

Modeling Information Anxiety, Muhammad Asif Naveed, Mumtaz Ali Anwar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper traces the historical developments using selected literature related to ‘library anxiety’, ‘information seeking anxiety’ and ‘information anxiety’. These concepts existed independently and parallelly and attracted much attention from the researchers of their respective fields. The existing literature lacked a study establishing a relationship among these three concepts which led to the idea of a general model of information anxiety to inform researchers as well as professionals dealing with policy and practice. This model represents information anxiety as the general and broader concept nesting information seeking anxiety as its sub-set and library anxiety as a further sub-set. It highlights …

Studying Relationship Between Citation And Altmetrics Of Top Chemistry Researches’ Articles, Mozhdeh Salajeghe, Javad Zaraat Pisheh, Adel Soleimani Nejad

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Abstract:

The main objective of the present research is to examine the relationship between the number of citations and the level of altmetrics for testing the validity of these new metrics, at least in terms of being alignment with the test established index. The present research population consist of articles from the top chemistry writers that were profiled at the Scopus Citation Database in 2010. Sample research is the articles by 20 top author. The present research is applied in terms of purpose, and is descriptive and correlative in terms of data collection. Data extraction was performed using Webometric analyst …

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome On Health Information Websites: How Much Credible They Are?, Shahabedin Rahmatizadeh, Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi, Arefeh Kalavani, Nadereh Fakhimi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: The most recent MERS outbreak has raised questions about prevention and symptoms since there is currently no vaccine to prevent MERS. People can help protect themselves from this illness by taking everyday preventive actions. To do so, it is helpful to get medical information on the Internet about this illness. Regarding the importance of ensuring the provision of accurate online information, the aim of this study was to assess the credibility of health websites about MERS by using HONcode tool.

Materials and methods: The term “MERS” was searched in Google, Yahoo, and Bing and the first three pages …

Why Telco Companies In Indonesia Using Social Media Monitoring As A Way To Handle Feedback ?, Martha Tri Lestari, Asep Suryana, Slamet Mulyana, Mien Hidayat

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Developments within industrial technology has currently become one of the phenomenon’s in causing industries to use social media monitoring in handling feedback. People who work within an industry, have similar aims and purpose of the aforementioned industry, in which is usually related with the industry’s vision and mission.

“Both practitioners and academics agree that the social revolution occurring through digital channels will have a profound impact on how people interact with each other and how companies manage their relationships in the changing communications landscape (Greenberg, 2010;Kletzmann et al.,2011;Dennis et al.,2009)” (Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, Vol. 30).

Within this …

Analysis Of The Use Of Social Media Monitoring For The Existence Of Public Opinion (Case Study On Pt. Telkom Indonesia Tbk Digital Platform), Martha Tri Lestari, Asep Suryana, Slamet Mulyana, Mien Hidayat

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

With the development of information and communication technology today, it makes the community both individually and society in the realm of industry carry out communication activities using media which is often referred to as digital media. Digital media commonly used today is digital media that is generally owned by Indonesian netizens, namely social media. By only having internet access all netizens can become social media users.

Using internet access is not only used by Indonesian people in person, but Indonesian people to interact in an industry / company often interact with the use of internet media, considering that the development …

Information In The Age Of Misinformation: Counteracting The Problems Of Online Radicalization With Digital Literacy, Alfida Alfida, Siti Maryam, Fahma Rianti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The source of information can give things that you want to know, when we want to find out, instantly. This means computers, smartphones, social media, and, of course, the internet has the potential to provide extraordinary benefits to knowledge seekers. The benefits of this technology have been offset by the impact of misinformation. This results in the spread of lies all over the place in the blink of an eye, triggering panic or anger in a group of people with text messages that are not true. This study aims to identify digital literacy skills of PTKIN students facing the flood …

Character Content As An On Line Branding Strategy In Indonesia’S Fashion Creative Industri, Sri Dewi Setiawati 1, Asep Suryana 2, Dadang Sugiana 3, Centurion Chandratama Priyatna 4

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The basic problems of SME actors are capital and marketing. the internet and social media have become widely used media in conducting marketing communication strategies. The problem is that there are still a few SME actors who can make optimal use of the internet and social media as a marketing communication strategy. most of the SME actors use influencer strategies from public figures at a high cost. This strategy is considered to be less effective, and burdensome to SME actors, who have problems with capital. Some of the SME actors have succeeded in developing marketing communication strategies by optimizing the …

Comparison Of Websites Based On Webometrics Index, Alexa's Traffic Rating And Estimated Value Of Sinium Case Study: Islamic Azad University (Iau), Five Units, Mozaffar Cheshmehsohrabi, Omran Ahmadi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose here is to compare the status of website of five IAU unites based on webometrics, Alexa's traffic rating and estimated value of Sinium. This applied research is run through a descriptive method, where Webometrics index, Alexa's traffic rating and estimated value of Sinium are applied. The statistical population consists of five: IAU Kerman, Shiraz, Bushehr, Bandar Abbas and Ahwaz units’ websites. The results reveal that Ahvaz unit with the average of 10356 pages is ranked the highest and the first and Bushehr unit with the lowest 4441 pages is ranked the last. As to the enriched files, Kerman …

Women Representation In Lyric Of Minang Song “Laki Den Hobi Baburu”, Tantri Puspita Yazid, Asep Suryana, Dadang Sugiana, Neni Yulianita

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This research focuses on women representation in lyric of Minang song titled “laki den hobi baburu” popularized by Elly Kasim. The assumption of this research is that the song’s lyric reconstructing Minang women based on patriarchy ideology, where women are marginalized because of having husband whose willing to hunt boars. Moreover, to analyze the phenomenon above this research used Sara Mills critical discourse analysis method which covers macro, micro and representation in the text. However, researcher only focus on micro level analysis. This is a qualitative research which data were acquired by focus group discussion and library research. This song …

European National Libraries’ Strategy, Ana R. Pacios, Sara Martínez Cardama

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study identifies and analyses the areas of strategic importance for European national libraries and sheds light on how they aim to confront the third decade of the twenty-first century. It shows the focus of their efforts and resources. The websites of 49 members of the Conference of European National Libraries (CENL) were reviewed in April 2019 to gather information on their strategic plans. The 10 plans found were subsequently analysed. The study identified good management practice in terms of the transparency inherent in the ready public accessibility of European national libraries’ strategic plans, as well as 11 areas for …

Records Management Practices In Primary Schools In Support Of Good Governance And Organisational Accountability, Sostina S. Matina, Patrick Ngulube

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The purpose of this study is to investigate records management practices in selected primary schools in Zimbabwe as factors that contribute to governance, identity, research and memory needs. Independent research addressing records management practices in the context of the developing world is far from extensive. Using the survey approach, this study triangulated a pretested questionnaire, document analysis, an interview schedule and observation techniques to collect data from a sample of 128 primary schools. Data was analysed using SPSS® software and thematic analysis. Records were not managed according to best practices and there was limited compliance with legislation. The situation had …

“The Way She Makes Me Feel”: Examining The Effects Of Celebrity Instagram Images On Body Satisfaction And Self-Esteem In Young Nigerian Women, John Oluwaseyi Jemisenia Mr, Simeon Asogwa Ugochukwu Mr, Arome Adejoh Mr, Godwin Okatahi Oniwon Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Using an experimental method, we examined the effects of local female celebrity Instagram images on women’s body satisfaction and self-esteem among groups of young Nigerian women. Result showed that women reported the highest self-esteem and body satisfaction when viewing thin-ideal images, but self-esteem and body satisfaction decreased after viewing plump ideal images, followed by neutral images. Additionally, while state appearance comparison was found as a partial mediator of the effects of image type on body satisfaction and self-esteem, extent of celebrity worship fully mediated these effects. Nonetheless, the intensity of Instagram and other SNSs use did not mediate the effects …

Information Needs And Access Of Members Of Vigilante In Adamawa State, North -East Nigeria, Muhammad Murtala Ibrahim, Amina Barkindo, Umar Bello

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT The study investigated the Information needs and access of Members of Vigilante in Adamawa state, North-eastern Nigeria, one of the three states bedeviled by the Boko Haram insurgency. Quantitative research methodology and Cross-sectional survey design was applied for the study. The population of the study comprised of One Thousand Four Hundred Members (1400) drawn from Nineteen (19) local governments areas in the state. Krejcie and Morgan Table (1970) was used to draw (302) members as sample of the population, while Walpole’s (1982) formula for proportions was used in arriving at a sample for each stratum (i.e. each local government …

A Study On Book Bank Service Of Select College Libraries In Assam, Nilakshi Sharma, Dipen Deka

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Purpose: The present study aims to acquire depth knowledge about the Book Bank services of select college libraries in Assam, India.

Methodology: This study covers sixteen select college libraries in three districts of Assam, India. Data are collected through a structured questionnaire, interview method, and personal visit of the select college libraries.

Findings: Majority of college libraries have Book Bank Service but are not well-organized. There is lack of uniformity in organization and management of the Book B anks in the college libraries.

Value: This study will help the LIS professionals to know about Book Bank …

Use Of Library Resources By The Faculty And Students Of Medical And Allied Colleges In Goa State: A Study, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar, B U. Kannappanavar Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine the data collected from the respondents of the medical and allied colleges in Goa state, with the aim of improving the existing Library an Information Services offered by the medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, homeopathic and ayurveda colleges in the state.

Methodology: Survey method adopted for the present study. A structured questionnaire was designed keeping the objectives in mind and distributed to the students and faculty members and collected the required primary data. Collected data were analyzed using statistical tools.

Findings: It is clear from the study that, English language is most …

Transhumanism (Dot) Mil: A Bibliometric Analysis Of Technoprogressive Terms In Military Publications, K. Durwood Evans

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Has transhumanism influenced military thinking? Previous work found that transhumanist terms did not appear widely in military publications. The present work analyzes and improves on previous content analysis of transhumanist terms in military literature using the tools of library and information studies.

Reading Habits And Preferences Of Female Collegiate Students From Jalandhar Region: A Survey, Shaveta Azad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract –Read in order to know won’t be wrong if we talk about the importance of reading in a student’s life during his/her academic career and later. Reading makes one capable of being a lifelong learner through updating and expanding one’s existing knowledge. Unfortunately, Indian Education System do not comprise of special types of Reading programs for students to nurture the habits of reading since their very early age , like other developed countries. The present study aims to find out the reading habits of college going female students studying in different streams such as Humanities, Non-Med, Pure Sciences, …

Influence Of Information Availability And Use On Economic Integration Of Small Scale Business Owners: The Role Of Libraries, Magnus Osahon Igbinovia, Bayor Odelami

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The purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of information availability and use on the Economic Integration (EI) of small scale business owners, and the roles of libraries. This was achieved with the aid of five research questions and four null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the embedded type of the mixed research design. The quantitative component employed a survey research of the correlational type for research questions one to four and the research hypotheses. This was complemented or supported by a qualitative component that addresses research question five. . The target population for …

Research Productivity And Research Trends In The Library And Information Science Subject: A Study With Reference To Scopus, Manoj Kumar Sa, Mallikarjun Dora

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The current study attempts to find out the research productivity and trends in Library and Information Science (LIS)subject in India during 1944 to 2017 by using bibliometric and content analysis methods. The publication data for the study was extracted from the Scopus database which consists of 1944 publications published by Indian authors.Thebibliographic data were analyzedby different bibliometric indicators which include most preferred journals, most prolific author, author collaboration trends, most prolific institutions and highly cited papers. The study reveals many important facets of LIS research in India. Gupta, B. M. the as recognized as the most prolific author with57papers; whereina …

Use Of Electronic Information Resources In Medical And Allied Colleges Of Goa State: An Analysis, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar, B U. Kannappanavar Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to know preference of electronic resources, to find out the need and satisfaction of electronic information, and to identify the respondents’ opinion about IT skills and co-operation of library staff.

Methodology: Survey method adopted for the present study. A structured questionnaire was designed keeping in view of the objectives in mind and distributed to the students and faculty members and collected the required primary data from medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, homeopathic and ayurveda colleges in the state Goa. Collected data were analyzed using statistical tools.

Findings: It is clear from the study that, …

Use Of Multimedia Technology Among The Lecturer And Students Of Osun State University, Komolafe Ramilowo Saidat, Otonekwu Onyeisi Florence, Francis Olusanjo Oyeyemi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of this study is to investigate the use of multimedia technology by lecturers and undergraduate students in Osun State University. The study was guided by four research questions. The study adopted descriptive survey design sample was selected using stratified random sampling method, to select 192 lecturers, and 377 undergraduate students. Data collected were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages, and T-test to test the only null hypothesis of the study. The study found out that there was an existence of multimedia technologies (MMT) in the institution. Furthermore, the result showed that both lecturers and students hold positive perception …

Library And Information Science Students As Budding Information Scientists In The Digital Age, Gideon Abowha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper discusses the growth of the library and information science students as an information scientist in the digital age and what library and information science as a course is all about. It also discusses the evolution of knowledge and learning in the past, present and future. It further briefs out the different roles or fields a library and information science students can be applied in the digital age. This article also stresses that library and information science students are also information doctors. Finally, this paper recommends the need for Library and Information Science Students to see themselves as valuable …

We're All In This Together: An Examination Of Seating And Space Usage In A Renovated Academic Library, Megan Jaskowiak, Kari Garman, Meg Frazier, Todd Spires

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

After a recent renovation in which a variety of new and more functional tables, chairs and other furniture were purchased and distributed, four of the librarians from Bradley University’s Cullom-Davis Library performed a study of how the new furnishings were being used. This paper describes the process, issues and results of this study. In the end, conclusions were made with regard to student study groups, preferred furniture type and time-of-day/time-of-semester occupancy.

Utilization Of Ict Facilities For Enhancing Instructional Delivery Of Agricultural Science In Nigerian Secondary Schools, Francis Madueke Onu (Ph.D), Irimiah Abeya Ezhim

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This study examined the availability, functionality and utilization of ICT facilities for effective instructional delivery of agricultural science in Nigeria Secondary Schools. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Three research questions guided the study. The study area was North-central States of Nigeria and the population was 1706 teachers of agricultural science in secondary schools. Purposive Sampling Technique was adopted to select 853 Heads of Departments of Agriculture from the secondary schools. The researchers developed a 60-items questionnaire titled "utilization of ICT facilities for instructional delivery of agricultural science" (UICTFIDAS) for data collection. Three experts validated the instrument. …

Recent Trends, Current Research In Cyberpsychology: A Literature Review, Amarjit Kumar Singh, Pawan Kumar Singh

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Cyberpsychology refers to the study of the mind and behavior in the context of interactions with technology. It is an emerging branch, which has focused on the psychological aspects connected to the increasing presence and usages of technology in modern lives. This paper traces recent advancement and trends of Cyberpsychology is an emerging domain of knowledge and goes on the give a literature review of the same. An analysis of the recent research and literature covering 300 most relevant research papers from the period of 2012 to 15, August 2019 was conducted to determine and shape the research pattern based …

Climate Changes Awareness Among Young Social Media Users, Muhammad Ramzan Dr, Roma Shehzadi, Principal Author, Noma Khawaja, Hina Adeeb

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Our climate is changing so fast and influencing all aspects of our life. Serious efforts are needed to make our youth aware of environmental changes happening in our localities and globally. Youth is heavily using social media these days. Therefore, it is imperative to understand how informed are our young boys and girls of changings occurring in our climates and then educate them to cope with these changes. This study investigated levels of awareness about climate changes amid social media users and non-users amongst youth in Pakistan. Primary data was collected through 187 randomly sampled young college and university students …